"They were 'tax squirrels,' now they are SBU 'ghost busters.' You know these services have great cooperation between them. The former stopped terrorizing businesses, so there appeared SBU gangs that terrorize decent importers at customs office," Ostrikova said.

Hroisman responded that it was not a great victory that the 'squirrels' returned to their bases.

"Each 'squirrel' will get quid's worth - I can guarantee that. This is all within the government's authority."